Kate Evans
Lecturer
School of Health and Wellbeing
Department of Psychology and Mental Health
email: katherine.evans2@worc.ac.uk
I am a Lecturer in Psychology and Mental Health at the 成人B站, with a professional background in mental health, counselling, social care, and education. My teaching focuses on children and young people's mental health, developmental psychology, safeguarding, and wellbeing across the lifespan. I am passionate about helping students connect theory, research, and practice to better understand the experiences of children, young people, and vulnerable populations.
Alongside my teaching, I am an accredited counsellor and hold a Master's degree in Psychology. My academic interests are informed by extensive experience supporting children, young people, families, and individuals experiencing mental health difficulties and social disadvantage.
Qualifications
- MSc Psychology (Merit), University of Gloucestershire
- PGCE Post-Compulsory Education (Level 7), Cardiff University
- BSc (Hons) Social Work, University of Gloucestershire
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
- Accredited Counsellor, National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Graduate Member, British Psychological Society (BPS)
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests include:
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Developmental psychology
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Trauma-informed practice
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Counselling theory and practice
- Vulnerability, resilience, and adversity in childhood
- Mental health across the lifespan
I am particularly interested in supporting students to critically explore the factors that influence children's development, wellbeing, and life opportunities.
Research Interests
My research interests focus on the experiences and wellbeing of vulnerable groups, particularly:
- Young carers
- The impact of addiction on children, young people, and families
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Trauma and resilience
- Mental health support and intervention for vulnerable populations
- The relationship between adverse childhood experiences and later outcomes
I am especially interested in understanding how children and young people navigate caring responsibilities within families affected by substance misuse and how services can better support their wellbeing and life chances.
Membership of Professional Bodies
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
British Psychological Society (BPS)
External Roles
Alongside my academic role, I maintain professional practice as an accredited counsellor, which helps ensure my teaching remains informed by current developments in mental health support and therapeutic practice.